Naylor Goes to $600,000 for Bolt d'Oro Filly
Susan Naylor found herself in a bidding war at Keeneland's September Yearling Sale when she went to $600,000 to secure the top-priced filly (Hip 1722) by Bolt d'Oro, who is a half to impressive maiden winner It's Our Time.
International Pinhookers Search for Value at Keeneland
As the top-dollar yearlings grab the headlines at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, international pinhookers like Cormac Farrell of CF Bloodstock are searching for value that could turn big profits once they take the horses back home.
Halfway Through Sale, Keeneland Surpasses Record Gross
At the end of the sixth session, a total of 1,305 horses changed hands for $434,982,000, including private sales, surpassing last year's record sale that grossed $428,097,000 from the 12-session sale.
Four Equinox Foals Offered at Northern Farm Mixed Sale
A total of 67 foals, including four by Equinox, and 62 fillies or mares are cataloged for Northern Farm's Mixed Sale, conducted Oct. 21 at Northern Horse Park.
Weir to Receive Inaugural Nancy Kelly Volunteer Award
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced Sept. 14 the creation of the Nancy Kelly Volunteer Award which will be presented annually to a person or people for outstanding volunteer efforts in support of the organization.
Bradshaw Scores Touchdown with Taken by the Wind
Four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Terry Bradshaw has won plenty of big games in his career, but he celebrated a different kind of victory when Taken by the Wind captured the $251,250 Pocahontas Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Sept. 13.
Mr Brightside Scores 10th G1 Victory in Makybe Diva
Mr Brightside enhanced his reputation as a people's horse when he benefited from a Craig Williams riding lesson to secure a 10th elite-level success in the Makybe Diva Stakes (G1) Sept. 13.
Al Riffa Impresses with Irish St. Leger Victory
Al Riffa is all set for the Melbourne Cup (G1) after an impressive triumph in the Irish St. Leger (G1) at The Curragh Sept. 14.